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Patent CA-2538276-A1 (CA)
Title: Solid state white light emitter and display using same
Inventor: HILL STEVEN E
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A light emitting assembly comprising a solid state device coupleable with a power supply constructed and arranged to power the solid state device to emit from the solid state device. A series of rare-earth doped silicon and/or silicon carbide nanocrystals that are either combined in a single layer or in individual layers that produce the required Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) emission to form a white light.
Patent CA-2546401-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MASON ROGER MAXWELL
IPC: G01N33/74
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: The invention provides a method for identifying and/or making compounds for use in reducing and/or preventing fibrosis, comprising the steps: providing a CTGF receptor; providing a test sample; providing a CTGF receptor agonist;  exposing the CTGF receptor to the test sample; subsequently or simultaneously exposing the CTGF receptor to the CTGF receptor agonist; detecting and/or measuring the amount of CTGF receptor activation; comparing the amount of CTGF  receptor activation detected and/or measured in the presence of the test sample with the amount of CTGF receptor activation detected and/or measured in the absence of a test sample; determining if a compound reduces and/or prevents fibrosis on the basis that it causes no increase or a decrease in CTGF receptor activation. There is also provided compounds for reducing and/or preventing fibrosis and uses of such compounds.
Patent CA-2547510-A1 (CA)
Title: Miniature fast rechargeable ultra-economy personal inhalator for delivery of any kind of fluid or powder substance to respiratory tract
Inventor: VEINBERG LEONID
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: Miniature Fast Rechargeable Ultra-Economy Personal Inhalator for delivery of any kind of fluid or powder substance to respiratory tract, based on a principle of reduced air pressure inside high--speed airflow and fine dispersion of fluid or powder substance by high-speed airflow, which is a result of natural inhalation (breathing), without using any additional device.
Patent CA-2549579-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-vascular and anti-proliferation methods, therapies, and combinations employing specific tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Inventor: SPADA ALFRED P
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: This invention is directed to potent inhibitors of protein tyrosine kinase alone or in synergistic combination with antiangiogenic or chemotherapeutic agents for the abrogation of mature vasculature within chemotherapeutic refractory tumors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use of these compounds for treating a patient suffering from or subject to disorders/conditions involving cell proliferation, and particularly treatment of brain cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer prostate cancer, and human leukemias, such as CML, AML or ALL.
Patent CA-2551572-A1 (CA)
Title: Trim door hardware carrier and methods of assembling vehicle door
Inventor: KRYSIAK DAVID
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: A door module assembly for a motor vehicle door has a plate-like carrier holding a plurality of door hardware components in a pre-configured orientation, including one or more window regulator rails. The carrier seals the motor vehicle door and includes a flap that provides at least partial access to the window regulator rails. A first trim panel is pre-fixed to the carrier. A second trim panel articulates with respect to the first trim panel between an initial position generally parallel to the first trim panel and an installed position generally in-line with the first trim panel. With the carrier storing substantially all of the hardware required for the door and the trim panels covering substantially the entire surface area of the door, handling and assembly operations are minimized.
Patent CA-2554517-A1 (CA)
Title: Marker assisted best linear unbiased predicted (ma-blup): software adaptions for practical applications for large breeding populations in farm animal species
Inventor: WANG TIANLIN
IPC: G16B50/30
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: The invention provides methodologies for improved molecular genetic analysis of individual animals and animal populations. The invention includes methods and systems for identifying those animals in a population that are most likely to heritably pass on desirable traits. Provided are means for evaluating the estimated breeding values and increasing the average genetic merit for animals in a population. For each trait, the instant invention provides methods for evaluating the relative effect of one or more quantitative trait loci (QTL) and three or more molecular genetic markers for each QTL. The relationship between these various markers and the pre-selected trait and QTL is calculated, along with the contribution of other factors such as pedigree and known measures with respect to quantitative trait, and these data are used to calculate estimated breeding values for the animals in the herd and to rank the animals according to these estimated breeding values.
Patent CA-2557715-A1 (CA)
Title: Bicycle seat
Inventor: JANSCH MIKAEL
IPC: B62J1/00
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: Bicycle seat consisting of two from each other separated support portions for supporting one of the bicycle rider's (upper femur) seat bone, whereby each support portion is supported by a joint bar, which is arranged perpendicular to the central plane of the bicycle. In order to make the bicycle seat comfortable and specifically facilitate the movement of the seat bones when the rider pedals, it is suggested a combination including that each of the support portions is fixable on the bar and consists of at least three layers (6, 7, 8) firmly connected to each other by means of meeting surfaces, the undermost layer (6) being stiff and is fixable on the bar (3) and that the next layer (7) is a cushion, which is elastic in all directions. A third layer (8) is placed on the cushion and is stiff in all direction in its plane. The thickness of the cushion (7) is increasing in the direction to its forward edge and the elasticity is such that the surface pressure from the rider's seat bone when the thighs are moving up and down is met by the elasticity without the elasticity being completely consumed.
Patent CA-2558188-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH MATTHEW S
IPC: F16K5/22
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: A valve cartridge includes a housing having a bore. A fixed control disc and a rotatable control disc are provided in the bore. A shaft extends through the bore, and rotation of the shaft serves to rotate the rotatable control disc relative to the fixed control disc. The shaft is seated in said bore using at least one bushing. The at least one bushing serves in spacing the shaft from the housing, and provides for the smooth rotation of the shaft relative to the housing.
Patent CA-2559871-A1 (CA)
Title: Aptamers selected from live tumor cells and the use thereof
Inventor: TAVITIAN BERTRAND
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: The invention relates to aptamers selected from live tumor cells and to the use thereof for diagnosis and treatment of certain cancers and other pathologies.
Patent CA-2560484-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAHLE HENRY
IPC: A61B17/122
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: The application relates to a surgical instrument for at least partially occluding a body conduit comprising a first jaw (14), a second jaw (16) opposing the first jaw (14) and moveable relative to the first jaw (14) to occlude the conduit (12), and an insert (43, 44) being mounted by at least one of the first and second jaws (14, 16) with a length of the insert (43, 44) extending along at least one of the first and second jaws (14, 16). One of the first and second jaws (14, 16) may further comprise a retention barb to provide a friction fit with the insert (43, 44). The insert (43, 44) is flexible, disposable and may be formed by injection molding. The retention barb may be a three-sided or multiple-sided barb that is formed at the proximal end of at least one of the first and second jaws (14, 16).
Patent CA-2561147-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile station and interface adapted for feature extraction from an imput media sample
Inventor: VAANANEN MAURI
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A mobile station has a processor and a user input mechanism such as a button that is operable to cause the processor to extract at least one feature from a digital media sample. The feature, such as a spectral centroid, is descriptive of an identity of a content of the media sample. Preferably, the same user input that causes the feature extraction also causes a transmitter to establish a link and to send a message to a network address, the message having a plurality of extracted features from which the digital media sample may not be reconstructed. Where a reply message identifies a media file that matches the media sample, another user input at the same or a different button causes an authorization message to be sent so that a copy of the media file, identified in the reply message and having features that exactly match the plurality of extracted and transmitted features, is downloaded to the mobile station.
Patent CA-2562604-A1 (CA)
Title: Preparation of scfv antibody fragments
Inventor: WOLF ANDREAS
IPC: C07K16/24
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: The invention relates to methods of preparing antibody fragments. The invention further relates to antibody fragments prepared by said methods. The invention further relates to antibody variable regions comprised in antibody fragments producible by said methods.
Patent CA-2564391-A1 (CA)
Title: Nip press sensing system including a sensor strip having sensor interface electronics associated therewith and methods of operating the same
Inventor: MOORE ROBERT
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: According to some embodiments of the present invention, a system for determining characteristics of two rolls configured in a nip press includes a strip configured to be placed in the nip press. A plurality of sensors embedded in the strip is configured to generate signals representative of th e pressure and/or the nip width between the two rolls. Interface circuitry facilitates addressing of individual ones of the plurality of sensors via a data processing system.
Patent CA-2565457-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of membrane-associated diseases and disorders using lantibiotic containing compositions
Inventor: MOLINA LUIS
IPC: A61K38/12
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: Compositions useful for treating membrane-associated diseases, conditions, and disorders, including inflammatory diseases, dry mouth, primary ciliary dyskinesia and platelet aggregating disorders, are disclosed which comprise at least one lantibiotic compound. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment for membrane-associated diseases such as inflammation and dermal irritation, as well as use of such compositions in the treatment of membrane-associated diseases, wherein the pharmaceutical compositions contain at least one lantibiotic.
Patent CA-2565961-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAFA OMID
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to optimized Fc variants, methods for their generation, Fc polypeptides, comprising optimized Fc variants, and methods for using optimized Fc variants.
Patent CA-2566594-A1 (CA)
Title: Butyrylcholinesterase selective inhibitors
Inventor: DEL MONTE MILLAN MARIA
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: The invention provides butyrylcholinesterase inhibitors of Formula I which contain an heterocyclic moiety and a 4 piperidine moiety with a linker in between. The compounds show a very high activity and selectivity towards BuChE, making them useful for the treatment and or prophylaxis or cognitive disorders and/or neurodegenerative disorders. <CHEM>
Patent CA-2566678-A1 (CA)
Title: Intravaginal device with fluid transport plates
Inventor: KOZOROVITSKY JULIA
IPC: B31B50/28
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: An intravaginal device has a fluid storage element and at least one fluid transport element in fluid communication with the fluid storage element. The at least one fluid transport element has a first plate and a second plate coupled to the first plate. The second plate is capable of separating from the first plate sufficiently to provide inter-plate capillary action. The at least one fluid transport element is bendable about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fluid storage element. The invention also includes methods and apparatus useful in the production of an intravaginal device.
Patent CA-2568642-A1 (CA)
Title: Cynomolgus prostate specific antigen
Inventor: SNYDER LINDA A
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure Isolated polynucleotides encoding Cynomolgus monkey prostate specific antigen and polypeptides obtainable from the polynucleotides and uses are disclosed.
Patent CA-2572757-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid impermeable cover for male and female genitalia
Inventor: BOUCHER TAMMY
IPC: A61F5/453
Filed: 2006-12-28
Abstract: In the procedure of waxing or laser treatment for body hair removal, particularly body hair removal near male and female genitalia, a device in the form of a pouch for males, and an inverted oval-shaped cup for females, is used to cover the genitalia. The pouch or cup, along with a wide thong-type rear band over the rectum prevent transmission of body fluids during the procedure.
Patent CA-2575118-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-wavelength fluorometric system for on-line monitoring of bioprocesses
Inventor: GUIOT SERGE
IPC: G01J3/10
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: A fluorometric system for on-line monitoring of biological processes uses a plurality of light sources, each with a different spectral width, to illuminate a sample, the light sources selected to produce emission of fluorescent light, and usually also dispersed light, from the illuminated sample. One of the light sources has a wide spectral range. The light sources are operated sequentially or in combination. Spectra acquired from the emitted light are combined and processed to evaluate properties of the sample, such as concentration of the fluorescing components or particle concentration.
Patent CA-2575931-A1 (CA)
Title: Up-sampling television audio signals for encoding
Inventor: EASLEY MATTHEW F
IPC: H04N7/08
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: A television audio signal encoder (58) includes an up-sampler (70, 72, 74) that inserts additional samples into a sum signal, a difference signal, and/or a secondary audio program signal to increase the sample rate of the corresponding signal or signals. The sum signal represents the sum of a left channel digital audio signal and a right channel digital audio signal and the difference signal represents the difference between the left and right audio signals.
Patent CA-2578472-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEYTON LIAM
IPC: G06F5/00
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A method and system relating to a mobile orchestration platform to facilitate share of data between orchestration endpoints is disclosed. The orchestration endpoints may include data applications or data services located on a mobile device or remotely from the mobile device. An example platform includes a first endpoint connector associated with a first orchestration endpoint to communicate between the mobile orchestration platform and the first orchestration endpoint. A second endpoint connector associated with the second orchestration endpoint to communicate between the mobile orchestration platform and the second orchestration endpoint is included. A service module to translate a data record in an intermediate data format to either the first data format or the second data format is included.
Patent CA-2578559-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOHAMED NAGEIB
IPC: C07D261/20
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a novel and improved process for the preparation of Zonisamide and the intermediates thereof. In one aspect of the present invention, the process provides for: the preparation and isolation of a novel crystalline form of anhydrous 1,2-benzisoxazole-3-methanesulfonic acid of formula 1; the direct chlorination of the acid of formula I into its acid chloride of formula 2; and the in situ conversion of the intermediate acid chloride of formula 2 into Zonisamide.
Patent CA-2578615-A1 (CA)
Title: Exhaled breath condensate collection and assay system and related method thereof
Inventor: BADDOUR ALFRED R
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A method and system that provides for minute-to-minute EBC pH monitoring (or for other EBC characteristic monitoring) of a subject that greatly assists in determining the time-course of airway pH changes (or other characteristic changes) in evolving disease processes, and may assist in determining the predictive ability of these tests, as well as determining response to therapy.
Patent CA-2580297-A1 (CA)
Title: Photodiode amplifier
Inventor: SCHMIDT GLEN E
IPC: H03F3/08
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: A system, method, and device for amplifying the signal of a photodiode are provided. The exemplary system may have a photodiode with an amplifier. The amplifier may have an amplifier inverting input, an amplifier non-inverting input, and an amplifier output. A photodiode of the system may have a photodiode anode electrically connected with the amplifier inverting input and a photodiode cathode electrically connected with the amplifier non-inverting input. A gain resistor of the system may couple the amplifier inverting input with the amplifier output. The system may also have a fixed voltage reference electrically connected with the photodiode cathode and the amplifier non-inverting output.
Patent CA-2581279-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWINSON JOEL
IPC: A61M15/02
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: The specification and drawings described and show one preferred embodiment or a small number of preferred embodiments of the present invention in the form of a container constructed from or lined with a material comprising a copolymer of acrylonitrile, methyl acrylate, and butadiene, said container defining an interior space constructed to contain therein, external to a patient~s body, an inhalation anesthetic; and a volume of sevoflurane contained in said interior space defined by said container. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader quickly to ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the appended issued claims.
Patent CA-2581338-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TUMEY L NATHAN
IPC: C07D417/04
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: The invention relates to indole acetic acid compounds which function as antagonists of the CRTH2 receptor. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds to inhibit the binding of prostaglandin D2 and its metabolites or certain thromboxane metabolites to the CRTH2 receptor and to treat disorders responsive to such inhibition.
Patent CA-2581696-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of labelling a highly curved path on a map rendered on a wireless communications device
Inventor: BOWMAN GORDON GREGORY
IPC: G09B29/10
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: In displaying a map on a wireless communications device, a method is provided that resolves labelling of sharp curves. The method entails a determination of whether a curvature of a map element associated with the map feature exceeds a predetermined threshold (e.g. whether a rate of change in slope of a path or the change in angular orientation of each successive character in the label exceeds a threshold that is a function of zoom level. If the curvature exceeds the threshold, the label is rendered on the map in a new map location that avoids the map location where the curvature exceeds the threshold.
Patent CA-2582882-A1 (CA)
Title: Low noise, towed electromagnetic system for subsurface exploration
Inventor: DAVIDSSON PER ANDERS
IPC: G01V3/165
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A detector for a marine electromagnetic survey system includes a housing arranged to minimize turbulence when the housing is towed through a body of water, and to minimize motion of the housing in any direction other than the tow direction. The housing includes at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field sensing element associated therewith.
Patent CA-2585083-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLLIGER PHILIPP
IPC: C40B50/18
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: We describe a method of selecting an enzyme having replicase activity, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a pool of nucleic acids comprising members each encoding a replicase or a variant of the replicase; (b) subdividing the pool of nucleic acids into compartments, such that each compartment comprises a nucleic acid member of the pool together with the replicase or variant encoded by the nucleic acid member; (c) allowing nucleic acid replication to occur; and (d) detecting amplification of the nucleic acid member by the replicase. Methods for selecting agents capable of modulating replicase activity, and for selecting interacting polypeptides are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2585286-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for pressure testing communication lines of a well tool
Inventor: JACKSON STEPHEN L
IPC: E21B47/117
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: A system for pressure testing the seals and fittings associated with at least one communication line (26) passing through a well tool mandrel (12), each communication line housed within a communication line conduit (16) defined through the well tool and sealingly engaged to each end of its corresponding communication line conduit by way of a fitting (53) and the fittings also sealingly engaged to the communication line conduit. The system generally comprises a testing conduit (34) and testing passageway system (47) defined in the well tool mandrel. A testing plug (44) provides fluid communication between a pressure testing source and the testing passageway system. Pressurized fluid is guided from the testing plug, through the testing passageway system, into the communication line conduits, and into contact with the fittings and seals associated with each of the communication line conduits. Leaks indicate the presence of a faulty engagement of the fittings or seals associated with the communication line conduits.
Patent CA-2585478-A1 (CA)
Title: Fire resistant polymer sheets
Inventor: MA YINONG
IPC: B32B27/22
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: The present invention is in the field of polymer sheets for use in multiple layer glass panels, and more specifically, the present invention is in the field of polymer sheets comprising agents that improve fire resistance in the polymer sheets.
Patent CA-2588972-A1 (CA)
Title: Grit trap for waste water system
Inventor: WEIS FRANK G
IPC: B01D21/26
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A grit removal unit for a waste water system, including a round grit removal chamber with an input for waste water and an output, a grit storage chamber beneath the grit removal chamber, and an opening between the grit storage chamber and the grit removal chamber. A vertical drive shaft extends through the grit removal chamber into the grit storage chamber, and is rotatable to facilitate waste water flow in the grit removal chamber whereby grit in the waste water is directed toward the opening. A grit size restrictor includes a shear secured to the drive shaft for rotation therewith (the shear including a plate extending radially from the drive shaft above the opening), a first set of bars extending across the opening, and a second set of bars secured to the bottom of the shear plate with the second set of bars positioned adjacent the first set of bars.